Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Performance Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 20,046	$ 11,082
Acquired deferred revenue (Note 3)	0	11,125
Recognition of deferred revenue	(19,200)	(11,437)
Deferral of revenue	17,649	7,321
Ending balance	$ 18,495	$ 18,091

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Amount of increase (decrease) in obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due, from business combination.

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Amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due.

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Amount of transaction price allocated to performance obligation that has not been recognized as revenue.

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